Well, after all my uplifting posts, I have to report that this run sucked BIG TIME. One reason may have been that as I was at my granddaughter‘s sports day in the baking sun, I was unable to keep my fluid level up.
Anyway, I think that I only experienced about a maximum of ten to fifteen minutes of good running, compared with the rest where my lungs felt on fire, plus wanting to burst. Legs were a little heavy, but bearable. Jo just wasn’t quick enough telling me that it was all over. Maybe payback for my disobedience on Wednesday. My running buddy kept dancing along to her music (she’s nearly seventy-one, damn her!), which made me feel even more pathetic and inadequate.
I only covered 3.25km, but did shave 13 seconds off my previous pace. This was despite going really slowly at times, when I was badly struggling.
Strangely enough, on the cool down walk back to my house, I strode along at a cracking pace, as if I hadn’t just struggled for twenty-eight minutes. Where’s the logic in that?
On Monday, I start week 9. I intend to rest well and drink plenty of water over the weekend, to maximise my potential. I will not be put off by today’s run, as I know everybody has stinky runs.
Anyway, at least my four year old granddaughter had a successful day, coming first in the 100m race, and third in the 100m hurdles. So here is a photo of her. 😍
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Gorgeous pic of your granddaughter on the podium! Well done you on making it through to the end of the run, Week 9 will seem easy peasy after that one. ☺
There on that lovely photo is a future graduate of C25K, congratulations to your granddaughter on coming first in her 100 metres. You just take a few days off running and drink plenty of water the day before you run next.
I knew, seconds after I set off, that I had made a mistake, which I rectified quickly, however, I think the damage was already done. It’s interesting to think that I am really beginning to think about and analyse my running as it is happening. I think I am turning into a Proper Runner! 😁
I know they’re not nice, but I honestly believe those hard runs are the ones you should celebrate the most. The measure of a true champ isn’t how you perform when things are going well, it’s how well you perform when things are going bad, they find a way to win, and that’s what you did, you found a way to win. Well done champ 🥊 Great pic as well 😃
You can do it MG, think how quick your recovery was, it's the first change I noticed. You had lots things going on and it was humid today. But more importantly think I know where your granddaughter gets her running genes from. Go for it and you will get there 🏃♀️🎉we will all be cheering you on. 👏
You’ve got it figured out. You know what probably contributed and likely the next run will be better. Chalk that up to a reminder that not all runs are good but they are still better than sitting on the couch (although I have spent the day doing that myself since after our drought we have had huge flooding rains for the last few days mixed with high winds. Not a great day to run but a great day to read a book 🤓 and recharge. If the winds die down at all tomorrow, I’ll hit the trails, rain or shine!)
Don't feel despondent MuddledGardner. ..you did it... you're well on your way. Onto the final week... be proud of all you've achieved and look forward to standing on that podium.
And huge congratulations to your granddaughter. She looks rightly very pleased with herself...and I can imagine how proud ypu must be.
As for Junior parkrun she can do it...it's for 4 -14 years. 2 km. A lovely event. I often Marshall at our local one and love to cheer the kids on.
Enjoy your final week and enjoy a lovely weekend. X
Ah, thank you for that. I’ll see if she and her mum are interested. 😊
Ah, a stinky run, but you are sounding philosophical and you have a nice weekend ahead of you. Balance that rose wine with water, don’t want a stinky head now!
Love the photo of your granddaughter looking chuffed to bits on the podium. I’m sure you are inspiring her too. 😊
That is so funny!! Made me laugh 😂 🤭!! My hubby works away frequently and I find that I don’t drink when he’s not here either. They clearly drive us to drink when they’re around!! My constant mum-taxi service is usually my reason. 🚖
well done... those sort of runs creep in now and again we are only human after all "quote rag n bone man". Please remember our little legs are still trying to get used to the fact we are using them now to run on.. they are little newbies to this running lark just 8 little weeks that is all. It will take many more weeks training them into this new way of life but it will be a new way of life for you too...enjoy11
And also a thankyou to you! Your last post inspired me to get up and get out of the house, after 2 years of procrastinating lol. I did my second run today and am looking forward to my third on Wednesday. Hopefully, I'll be able to talk about my week 8 runs soon! Hope your next run is better
Well done for getting out there! I’m so glad I was able to help you! We’re all in it together, as they say, and we’ll be cheering you on all the way. Keep posting about your runs, so we know how you’re doing. 😊
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